Ontario / Inland Empire
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue
- 255 Via Prado, Ontario, CA 91762
- 5.0 stars · 255 Google reviews
- Mon–Sat: open 24 hours · Sun: calls & texts only
- (626) 487-6052
Humane, live bee removal and hive relocation for homes and businesses in Yorba Linda. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees leave alive instead of getting sprayed.

Your city
For permits, local ordinances and city services, visit Yorba Linda City Hall online.
Yorba Linda bee rescue
Most of the hives I take out in Yorba Linda are tucked into sheds and garages. I also find plenty in wall cavities and chimneys. If a colony moves in during spring, it can be tens of thousands of bees by summer, with honeycomb filling the whole space behind it.
With Eli the Bee Guy, the colony comes out alive. I take out every piece of honeycomb and wax and seal the entry points, because the smell left behind draws new swarms back. The bees go to vetted local beekeepers instead of being killed.
Yorba Linda is about 13 miles from my Ontario Google Business location (Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue). Eli the Bee Guy is owner-operated. I take on the large and high-liability removals myself, and smaller jobs go to my own trained crew, who use the same methods. I never hand a job off to a pest control company.
Recent jobs
Real photos from my closest recent removals in Placentia, Orange, Chino Hills and Diamond Bar. I've labeled each photo with the city it was taken in and how far that is from Yorba Linda.
Comb from a block wall · Placentia, 2 mi away
Comb covered in bees · Orange, 6 mi away
Comb laid out during a removal · Chino Hills, 7 mi away
Large hive in an opened wall · Chino Hills, 7 mi away
Hive inside a stucco pillar · Diamond Bar, 8 mi away
Eli with comb from a chimney job · Rowland Heights, 8 mi away
Services
I take live colonies out and rehome them with vetted local beekeepers.
Every bit of honeycomb out of walls, roofs, chimneys and sheds.
A ball of bees on a branch or fence in Yorba Linda? I box it alive for $250.
Safe around kids, pets and anyone with allergies, and I seal the entry points when I’m done.
Quiet, low-key removals for businesses, HOAs and property managers.
Ground nests and wall nests, taken out without pesticides.
I take nests down off eaves and patios and out of play areas.
How it works
I find the hive, check how big it is, and walk you through the plan and the price before any work starts.
The colony comes out alive and stays together with its queen. I don’t use pesticides or poison.
I take out all the honeycomb, honey and wax residue, so there’s nothing left in there to rot or attract new bees.
I seal the entry points so bees don’t move back in, and the colony goes to a vetted local beekeeper.
My locations
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue
Eli the Bee Guy | Bee Removal and Rescue - Orange county
Google reviews
“Eli the Bee Guy highly recommended. He is very profesional. He takes his time and explains in full detail what the service will be. Answers all questions in a very profesional way. Performed clean work with no issues. Thank you again Eli.”
Mig-L RGoogle review ·
“Eli took care of our bee issue in a timely manner, and he was at our house prompt at the time he said he’d be here. He explained the whole process to me of removing the hive and what to expect afterwards. He was very professional, friendly and courteous in helping us deal with our bee issue and his prices are very reasonable.”
Romeo campbellGoogle review ·
“We HIGHLY recommend Eli who is an an EXPERT at his job. He is very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and reliable. You will NOT go wrong when using his services because he always communicates with you and follows through with his commitment to make you satisfied and happy. JOB WELL DONE, Eli! Thank you for taking care of us and the bee's.”
Teso LopezGoogle review ·
“Very professional and dependable. Would definitely recommend.”
Rashone LewisGoogle review ·
“Communication was quick and clear. Daniel came out the same day for wasp removal. He was kind and answered my questions. It was a smooth process and I recommend them.”
Sarah OhGoogle review ·
“Great service, Eli knows what he's talking about. Said he was going to put a repellent and the bees would slowly disappear over the course of 5 days, and sure enough after 5 days the bees were gone.”
Sean BleemersGoogle review ·
Real reviews from my Ontario Google Business Profile, which serves Yorba Linda.Read all 255 on Google
FAQ
Yes. Yorba Linda is about 13 miles from my Ontario location, and I cover all of Orange County. Call (626) 487-6052 to set up a free inspection.
I remove bees alive whenever I can and relocate them to vetted local beekeepers. I’m a beekeeper, not an exterminator, and I don’t use poison on honey bees.
Yes, hives in sheds and garages, wall cavities and chimneys are routine work for me. I open up the cavity, take out the colony and all of the honeycomb, and then seal the entry point so bees don’t move back in.
The inspection is free. The removal isn’t, because a proper live removal costs time, fuel, equipment and liability. Swarm removal is $250. A structural removal from a wall, roof or chimney usually runs $375 to $1,000, depending on how much I have to open up and seal. I’ll give you the exact price before any work starts. More on what goes into bee removal cost.
Often, yes. I’m open 24 hours Monday through Saturday, and a lot of the time I can come out the same day. If anyone in the house has a severe allergy to bee stings, tell me when you call. See emergency bee removal.
Yes. I take care of wasp and yellow jacket nests too, including aggressive ground nests near patios, pools and play areas.
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Free consultation
Tell me what you’re seeing and where, and I’ll get back to you. For swarms or allergy emergencies, call (626) 487-6052.